Recommended Brake Controller for a 2003 Dodge Caravan
Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 09/03/2024
Question:
I have a star craft pop up trailer 1998 it has a brakeaway kit and i was wondering if it would have trailer brakes that I could use with a brake controler
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
Hey James! I don't have anyway of knowing whether or not a Starcraft pop up trailer from 1998 has brakes. There's over a dozen different models and there's no database available that gives me the information on any of them. If the trailer has a breakaway kit and a 7-way connector I would say it does have brakes.
The Prodigy P3 Brake Controller item # 90195, you were looking at, would be a great option for your 2003 Dodge Caravan. It is a proportional brake controller that slows or stops your trailer when your Caravan decelerates. This is not only the safest way to stop a trailer but also the easiest on both your van and pop up. The included wiring harness will get you set up.
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Jerred H.
1/12/2026
Hey James, how did things go with the Prodigy P3 brake controller on your Caravan and pop up trailer? Were you able to confirm if your Starcraft has working brakes? Your update could make it easier for others with older trailers to figure out the same thing.